I walk a lot at work (custodial), and I walk just about everywhere else, so combined with the upcoming stress of finals, my husband's graduation, and possible inter-state move to Montana, I bet I'll start dropping pounds like a nutcase...

I've begun walking more often( admittedly somewhat a seasonal activity in this area), and I just yesterday bought a set of 10 lb weights to work out with, which I think will be fun---I tried the little 1 and 3 lb aerobic weights and it just didn't seem like anything, with the bigger ones the stretch in my arms feels good.

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Great topic jenjen! I actually do other things already, in addition to my pending kickboxing lessons (I'm really not that brave, btw...I don't plan on fighting anyone, just using a heavybag). I have an elliptical trainer that I love and swear by. It gives pretty much the same workout as running, but the perceived exertion is less, so it just seems easier. I would love to be able to run someday, as I think I would really enjoy it...I've just have always felt like I look stupid when I have to run and I've never been very good at it. I also do some lightweight toning exercises, some with weights, some without, but I may have to bump up the weights soon as they seem to not be working as well lately.

Though I have been going to the gym off and on this spring, mostly what I do is walking (my neighbourhood is starting a walking group, and it always helps to be accountable to someone else), stationary bike and workout DVDs. I wear a pedometer usually - and am trying to increase the number of steps I take in a day. Have a jump rope I need to start using and a small trampoline (inside) I need to put together and use.

And anyone who can handle an elliptical gets kudos in my book because those things are hard!

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Posted 07 May 2008 - 01:50 PM

I like playing on the Wii.
I like boxing I really want a punch bag but we dont have space.
Every sunday I go volunteer with disabled people that go carriage driving with the horses so thats my four hours of walking lifting.. horse poo picking.... ya know the general kinda stuff.
I also like walking.

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Posted 07 May 2008 - 03:26 PM

Actually my name says it all. (Not the Rat part!). At times I can be found crawling around underground exploring caves. That involves considerable exertion sometimes, especialy when climbing a rock wall or rappelling down a cliff on a rope. Plus the unknown factor, you never know what you're going to run into around the next bend in the passage.

Nothing has ever helped me lose weight more than heavy duty work outside like cutting and stacking wood and other mountain woman stuff.........LOL. It's not my favorite thing to do but it certainly gets you in shape!

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Posted 07 May 2008 - 05:15 PM

I'm in no shape to exercise!

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Interests:first of all, my family, pets and friends are freaking important to me. i seriously would be lost without them. horses are also a big part of my life. i don't care if i'm riding them, grooming them, or just being around the barn means a lot to me and i really appreciate it. going on GV is really fun and being on the computer is a weekly basis (lol when i'm not studying for finals). but i multitask and watch tv or talk on the phone when i have free time. me and my friends are beast and if you mess with us, you are such a loser. i have so many inside jokes and me and my friend taylor nicole (twin peep!) are starting a band. ZAPP is probably going to be the name. lol we're having trouble writing songs as of may 16th. we've &quot;remixed&quot; the lyrics to plenty of songs, that ironically(sarcasm) have horses in it. they're not original and we find an idea for a song but then can't finish it. lol thats all for now

Interests:first of all, my family, pets and friends are freaking important to me. i seriously would be lost without them. horses are also a big part of my life. i don't care if i'm riding them, grooming them, or just being around the barn means a lot to me and i really appreciate it. going on GV is really fun and being on the computer is a weekly basis (lol when i'm not studying for finals). but i multitask and watch tv or talk on the phone when i have free time. me and my friends are beast and if you mess with us, you are such a loser. i have so many inside jokes and me and my friend taylor nicole (twin peep!) are starting a band. ZAPP is probably going to be the name. lol we're having trouble writing songs as of may 16th. we've &quot;remixed&quot; the lyrics to plenty of songs, that ironically(sarcasm) have horses in it. they're not original and we find an idea for a song but then can't finish it. lol thats all for now

Posted 16 May 2008 - 08:29 PM

everyone i know (not EVERYONE but alot) doesn't think riding is a sport.
try saying that again once you spend 10 hours there. say it again once you ride 5 bucking horses. say it again once you carry 5 hay bales out to the trailer because the trekker doesnt work. etc. it's hard work.